Portland, Oregon to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

956.2 miles 1538.9 km · straight line
1209.9 miles actual route 1947.1 km · driving distance
21h 33min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Rapid City?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Rapid City is 956.2 miles (1538.9 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1209.9 miles, taking about 21h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Rapid City in South Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon and Rapid City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Portland, Oregon to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 33min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 52min $97–$181* Budget
Train ~28h 1min $145–$423* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM